GAC Uses Villarreal CF Deal to Push Euro NCAP 5-Star EVs in Europe
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Villarreal – November 12, 2026 -- GAC is using its role as Official Automotive Partner of Villarreal CF to promote two electric models, the AION V SUV and the AION UT hatchback. Both carry five-star Euro NCAP safety ratings and are manufactured in Austria in partnership with Magna.
GAC links its LaLiga sponsorship to Villarreal's 2-0 win over Getafe
Villarreal beat Getafe 2-0 at the Estadio de la Cerámica on November 8. GAC used the result to promote the partnership. It says the goal is to build brand familiarity and trust among European consumers through football rather than traditional automotive communications.
GAC describes the club, nicknamed the Yellow Submarine, as combining strong local Spanish roots with an international following. That gives the carmaker access to both audiences.